Suzuki SJ competitor - Kundasang Semi Hardcore Challenge

Location: Kampung Lembah Permai, Kundasang Ranau
Date: 18-19 Dec 2010

Spec: Semi-buggy, Engine: Isuzu 4JB1 2.8cc turbo

Suzuki SJ competitors - Tambunan 4x4 Challenge

RFWDC Jamboree to Tambunan
Location: Kampung Bambangan, Tambunan
Date: 13-14 Nov 2010]

Suzuki SJ in Borneo Safari 2010

Suzuki SJ is one of the participating vehicles that receive lots of attention during the Borneo Safari 2010 especially those competing for the challenge. Here are some of the Suzuki SJ which mostly modified using Toyota Landcruiser 2 parts.

Super Suzuki Samurai 1JZ

One of my favourites competitor modified into powerful super Suzuki. This was taken during the final scrutinizing for Borneo Safari 2010.

Some facts:
- Body: Suzuki SJ410
- Engine: Toyota 1JZ
- Axles: Toyota Landcruiser Mark II
- Rims: OZ
- Tyres: Simex Extreme Trekker
- Absorber: Amada Extreme

During Kaamatan Novice 4x4 Challenge, Kundasang - still underconstruction


1J engine on Suzuki SJ410

Front axle


Rear axle

The SJ410

I know people with their beautiful, powerful and better Suzuki SJ/samurai/etc. will laugh when looking to my poor SJ410. In a process to restore the old and rusty sj to used in normal road and some offroad. Anyway, I have just bought a new 1" wheel spacer because my current tires (235/70/R15) hit the front chassis and leaf springs when fully turned to right or left.

   

Tip of Kinabalu seen in the background..

Afternoon 4x4 trip to Sungai Kechik 4x4 Track

This trip was an impromptu because there is no planning from the beginning. However, my friends with their Suzuki SJ410 invited me to go to the track which is about 10KM to the nearest forest reserve (Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve). The track can be considered a medium hardcore which may require suitable offroad tyres and recovery equipped car. There is not much troubles on the way to the campsite (the waterfall). However on our way back, my friend's SJ rolled over due to unforeseen higher ground on his left. The wheels was back to the ground thanks to the other SJ equipped with winch.    

Quick 4x4 experience at Taman Sri Changlun 4x4 Track

Well, its is not really an official 4x4 track. However near to the neighbourhood of Taman Sri Changlun Kedah, there is a land currently not in use has become a temporary light 4x4 track for the members. I had an opportunity to experience their track with my friend's SJ410.